School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences - MSc Welcome Week
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The Programme Director for the MSc AI in the Biosciences is Dr Mohamed Elbadawi.
Please find the schedule for the Induction below.-
MSc AI in the Biosciences schedule for Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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This schedule is for the sessions that are taking place on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024, at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
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Inductions on Thursday, 19th September 2024, and Friday, 20th September 2024 take place at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Please note: The schedule is for students on the MSc Biodiversity and Conservation and on the MSc Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation.202.1 KB
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The Programme Director for the MSc Bioinformatics is Professor Conrad Bessant.
Please find the schedule for the Induction below.
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MSc Bioinformatics - Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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The Programme Director for the MSc Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology is Dr Simon Moore.
Please find the schedule for the Induction below.-
MSc Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology schedule for Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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You will be sharing the first module BIO726P Unix and Analysis of Large Genomic Datasets with students on the MSc Bioinformatics and MSc AI in the Biosciences. These specifications are based on the requirements for both programmes. We hope you will also find them useful.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Programme Director for the MSc Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology Dr Simon Moore.
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We recommend that you visit the New Students website for information you will need as you prepare for enrolment.
The new students website will also provide of support as you navigate the start of term:- Advice and Counselling Services
- Careers
- Chaplaincy
- Disability and Dyslexia Service
- Finance
- IT Services (MS Teams, Outlook)
- International Welcome Week
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The following videos and documents will introduce you to Library Services.
There will also be a short introduction to Library Services at your Welcome Week induction on Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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Technology Enhanced Learning Team sessions
The Technology Enhanced Learning Team offers sessions on how to use QMPlus to all new students during Welcome Week. Please book your slot here on the bookings page at a time that suits you and please use your QMUL email address.
Note that you only need to book one of these sessions.
Important:- Please bring your personal laptop or other suitable device to participate in this session.
- Before arriving for the session, we recommend that you connect your device to the campus Wi-Fi and try logging into QMplus. The network which you should use to connect your device is ‘eduroam’.
- Please arrive early for a prompt start.
The event, hosted by the dedicated Technology Enhanced Learning Team, will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make the most of some of the technologies that you will engage with during your educational journey.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
TELT - Please bring your personal laptop or other suitable device to participate in this session.
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- The following link will provide you with an overview of how to get the most from QMPlus. https://www.qmul.ac.uk/newstudents/before-you-arrive/qmplus/
- There are lots of QMPlus guides are available here: https://elearning.qmul.ac.uk/help-and-support/
- There is also a 'QMPlus for New Students' module that we recommend you enrol on to. You can enrol here.
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All MSc programmes (with the exception of MSc Psychology (Conversion), MSc Psychology - Mental Health Sciences and MSc Molecular Cell Biology) follow block teaching in three-week periods. Weeks 1-2 are for block teaching and week 3 is the assessment week.
MSc Psychology (Conversion), MSc Psychology - Mental Health Sciences and MSc Molecular Cell Biology, you do not have block teaching. Your modules will follow the 12-week semester plus one week break in Week 7 for reading week without classes.
You can access your timetable via the Queen Mary App or on this Central Web Timetables page with your student number in the 'Students' search.
Please note that Semester B starts on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025.
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During Welcome Week, a Wellbeing Fair will take place at Geography/Graduate Square, Mile End Campus, on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, 12-4pm. At the Fair, stalls and activities with a focus on wellbeing will be available for all students.Throughout your time at Queen Mary, the Advice and Counselling Service will provide a range of specialist, professional and confidential services to support both students and applicants. You can find an overview of the services here. The main webpage for the Advice and Conselling Service is https://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/about-us/.
The Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) are also here to support students from the point of application through to graduation.
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Talking about sex and consent doesn’t have to be difficult. All students are expected to complete our online module, Consent Matters, to learn how to recognise and ask for sexual consent, look out for others on campus, and where to find support if you need it. Take the Consent Matters course.
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In addition to the support available to you via DDS and the Advice and Counselling Service, we also recognise there might be times you feel the need to access support for your wellbeing outside of work hours.
Togetherall offers unlimited, 24/7 accessible online support – you can connect with peers, chat online to clinicians, use self-help resources, join groups or take self-assessments. Lots of students at lots of universities find it an incredibly helpful resource. It is also completely confidential and staff at the university cannot see what you are writing or sharing. You will find their website here: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/.
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Queen Mary is also a member of the Mental Health First Aid network. The purpose of the network is to promote health and wellbeing and provide a supportive and open culture towards mental health. You might also like to refer the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England website for further resources of support.
There are a number of Mental Health First Aiders in Schools and departments across campus trained to understand the factors that affect wellbeing and who are able to provide immediate support to those in crisis. They will listen without judgement and be able to signpost to additional resources of further support. If you or someone you know needs to contact a Mental Health First Aider, a list of trained mental health first aiders is available here (log-in required).
Alternatively, you can call Security on 020 7882 3333 (internal extension 3333) in a case of emergency.
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The Programme Director for the MSc Molecular Cell Biology is Dr Christoph Engl.
Please find the schedule for the Induction below.-
MSc Molecular Cell Biology schedule for Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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This schedule is for the sessions that are taking place on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024, at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
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Inductions on Thursday, 19th September 2024, and Friday, 20th September 2024 take place at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Please note: The schedule is for students on the MSc Biodiversity and Conservation and on the MSc Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation.
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The Programme Director for the MSc Psychology (Conversion) is Dr Gwen Brekelmans.
Please find the schedule for the Induction below.-
MSc Psychology (Conversion) schedule for Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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The Programme Director for the MSc Psychology - Mental Health Sciences is Dr Cristina Cioffi. The Deputy Programme Director is Dr Alena Galilee.
Please find the schedule for the Induction below.-
MSc Psychology: Mental Health Sciences schedule for Tuesday, 17th September 2024, and Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
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If you have only just accepted an offer on to one of our MSc programmes and/or won't be able to attend parts of Welcome Week, don't worry, you can contact either your Programme Director or the Education Services Team (sbbs-office@qmul.ac.uk) for more information.
You will also find details on the Queen Mary website:https://www.qmul.ac.uk/newstudents/enrolment/late-or-temporary-enrolment/
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Welcome Week Students' Union Welcome Fair:
- Whitechapel campus: Wednesday, 18th September 2024 from 1pm-4pm.
- Mile End campus: Thursday, 19th September 2024 from 10am-6pm, and Friday 20th September 2024 from 10am-4pm.
Please pre-book your free timed entry ticket for a time that suits you. - Whitechapel campus: Wednesday, 18th September 2024 from 1pm-4pm.
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Help and support:
- The IT Service Desk is your first point of contact for all things IT related. You can chat to the IT Service Desk 24/7 or raise a ticket here or email to servicedesk@qmul.ac.uk.
- IT will have a help desk stand on Library
square (Mile End campus) and at Whitechapel campus from Saturday, 14th September to Friday 27th September 2024.
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For international students, there are additional information sessions during Welcome Week:
International Students Welcome - Drop-in
Information stand and social activities: Wednesday, 18th September 2024, 10am-4pm, Queen's Building Lawn.
Introduction to the Academic Skills Centre for International Students
Wednesday, 18th September 2024, 11am-12pm, Quiet Study Space, Ground Floor in the Library (Mile End)
Essential Information for International Students and Introduction to QM Elevate
Wednesday, 18th September 2024, 12pm-1pm, Peston Lecture Theatre in the Graduate Centre
Careers Talk for International Students
Two options - please choose the time that suits you best:
Monday, 16th September 2024, 12pm-1pm, Peston Lecture Theatre in the Graduate Centre
Thursday, 19th September 2024, 11am-12pm, Skeel Lecture Theatre in the People’s Palace
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International students will have access to the International Student Success Progamme which includes the following modules:
Preparing for student life in the UK
Culture: Adapting and managing expectations
Effective Communication
Looking after yourself and finding support
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Monday, 16th September, to Friday, 20th September 2024
Campus Tours will take place every hour (10am start – last tour leaving at 3pm), leaving from the welcome desk in Library square. You do not need to book, multiple tours will be leaving at the same time.
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Don't forget to collect your welcome tote bag from the information point in Library Square during Welcome Week!
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To explore in London:
Biomedical Sciences: Medical library and museum at the Wellcome Collection and exhibitions and events at the Francis Crick Institute.
Artificial Intelligence/Bioinformatics: Virtual reality experience at Sandbox VR.
